We are headed up next Saturday for our annual trip and I was wondering what's been going on up there? It has been pretty quiet around here lately! We are headed a little later then usual this year (my sister planned her wedding during our normal week ) so any pointers for early August would be appreciated. We went in August several years ago, but have been in early to mid-July ever since. I seem to remember the Northerns being a little more active during our last August trip. As always we'll be staying at Horseshoe. Only 6 more "sleeps" as we say in our family. Can't wait to get on the road! Hope everyone is having a great summer, and thanks in advance for any helpful hints! I hope I'll be able to post some nice pictures when we get back!!

Never been up in the middle of summer either. Not even once in the 28 years I've been visiting. I'd really like to though. Heard the muskie action is at it's finest in August. Though this year it sounds like it's been fairly slow due to the cooler than normal weather.

One good thing though... heard a BIG warm-up is in store for the upper midwest starting the end of this week. Could be the beginning of a warm steady weather pattern, so you could be hitting it just right! Good luck IAfishgal!

Check your gear! Good line? Good knots? Sharp hooks? Good net? Release tools? (Good needle-nose pliers and hook-cutters) If you have all that, then:

Mornings or evenings if the sun is out. All day if it's overcast, cloudy, windy, or any combination. Way too many spots on Cass to even mention. Find some good cabbage with deep water near by... you're probably fishing around muskies.

Baits/Lures? Bucktails. The big double 10 blades are pretty hot right now. I don't think you need to be throwing a Cowgirl to catch fish thoughl...so any bucktails will do. Black with orange blades are always good colors on Cass. Brown and yellow too. And if it's not too choppy, I've heard topwaters are GREAT in August. I've done well on walk-the-dog type topwaters (Jackpots,etc.) but I've seen other people catch big fish on Prop-baits.

To be completely honest with you... if you haven't musky fished before... especially on Cass... I'd hire a guide for a day. Would really be worth your money to get you started. Horseshoe probably can recommend some good options.